In this episode, we look at the risks and approaches to drought planning, preparedness and recovery and the role that accountants can play in this cycle.

To help explore this topic is our guest expert Courtney Bryant, Assistant Secretary from the Commonwealth Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry.

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Host:  Kimberley Ohayon, Manager of Advocacy and Engagement at CPA Australia

Guest: Courtney Bryant, Assistant Secretary from the Commonwealth Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry

CPA Australia has released two new My Firm, My Future e-learning modules to further support our regional and rural members. 

One on the Drought Support Shared Responsibility Framework which we have referenced in this podcast, and one on Succession Planning for farming clients.

Additionally, you can find more useful information by searching “drought” on the official government department site. 

In this episode, we examine Labor’s proposed industrial relations reforms, currently before Parliament.  What will change for business, who might be impacted, and when could this happen? 

To help answer these questions is our guest expert Michael Nicolazzo, who specialises in employment and workplace law at Maddocks law firm.

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Host:  Dr Jane Rennie, CPA Australia General Manager Media and Content

Guest: Michael Nicolazzo, a partner at Maddocks law firm specialising in employment and workplace law

In this episode, COP27 (the United Nations Climate Change conference of the Parties) is explained by CPA Australia’s Senior Manager of Environmental, Social and Governance Policy. 

From what’s on the agenda to Australia’s participation and the potential outcomes from this major climate change conference, currently being held in Egypt. 

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Host:  Dr Jane Rennie, CPA Australia General Manager Media and Content

Guest: Patrick Viljoen, CPA Australia’s Senior Manager of Environmental, Social and Governance Policy

In this episode, we discuss the support available to small businesses following a severe storm, flood, bushfire, earthquake, or landslide.

Specifically, we highlight the not-for-profit Small Business Debt Helpline and how it can help small business owners and sole traders in financial difficulty following a natural disaster.

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Host: Dr Jane Rennie, CPA Australia General Manager Media and Content

Guests: Helen Davis, Small Business Debt Helpline General Manager and Sandra Blake, Small Business Debt Helpline financial counsellor

You can find the Small Business Debt Helpline online and you can reach them on 1800 413 828. It has qualified financial counsellors who can answer your questions and give you sound advice to help get your business back on its feet.

And CPA Australia’s Disaster Recovery page has sound information as well as resources and strategies for recovering your business following a disaster.

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